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Day and Night Theme

Enjoy these fun craft and activity ideas featuring a night and day theme.

3D Paper Star Craft

Belva Slate shares these directions to help you create beautiful stars you can hang up anywhere.

Handprint Sun

This craft is featured in chapter 11 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.

Moon Day

On July 20th, celebrate the day Armstrong and Aldrin land on moon in 1969. Find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities.

Moon and Star Beaded Safety Pin

Use this free Moon and Star pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

Northern Light Streamers Craft

This unique northern lights craft was inspired by an idea shared by Debra Thibodeau.

Puzzle Piece Star

Follow the directions I provide here and you can create a star using old puzzle pieces.

Shining Star Necklace or Ornament

This is a great craft for any season. For Independence Day, simply paint the star red, white, and blue. For Christmas paint it red and green. How about making it for a camping trip or night spent outside.

Star Beaded Safety Pin

Use this free star pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

Star Coloring Page

Print and and color or decorate this star.

Star Fridge Magnet Craft

Grandma Shelley shares direction to make a fun and fabulous star magnet that is great for Christmas or any time of the year.

Sun Beaded Safety Pin Pattern

Welcome summer by making a cool sun beaded safety pin to wear.

Sun Coloring Book Page

Print out and color or decorate this sun coloring book page.

Day and Night from the Activity Place

Several great crafts and other activities to help you plan a day and night theme.

Wee Family Day and Night Theme

Click through to download a text file featuring several ideas.

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